gift for an artist

This indigo hue transmits intuition, wisdom and a captivating pattern that unites modern themes with uniqueness. As a design by Jacqueline De Leon from El Salvador, this shoulder bag features a comfortable cotton strap and textile that combines perfectly with your style and fast-paced routine. In addition, its hobo shape exudes elegance, while the open top and double interior pockets make the accessory perfect for every day.

Featuring a geometric patchwork in colors of lapis and white, this exotic hobo handbag makes an excellent companion wherever you go. Hailing from Chiang Mai, Thai artisan Chirada designs the bag, handcrafting it of cotton blend fabric. Leather accents and two braided straps complete it. This handy shoulder bag features a central compartment that opens with a zipper flanked by two compartments with magnetic snaps. The fully-lined interior of the bag features various pockets for securing small items.

Black and white geometric designs on this effortlessly stylish hobo handbag make it a timeless classic. Crafted from a blend of cotton and nylon in the Thai artisan's studio, the bag features three compartments inside: A zippered middle compartment and two sections with magnetic snap closures. A cotton lining keeps your valuables snug, while a braided leather handle adds contrasting texture.

This expandable boho bag is sure to become your new best friend. Luisa Villavicencio designs it in light blue recycled cotton denim with leather handles and details. The roomy interior is lined in cotton canvas and features two pouch pockets plus a zippered one. She adds a lobster claw hook to bring in the sides and allow you to shape or expand this bag as you like. All of Luisa's creations use 100% natural cotton fibers and are completely free of dyes.

Luisa Villavicencio's father dedicated his life to cultivating and preserving the Mayan cotton species native to Central America. Her designs mix fibers from her father's cotton crops, recycled denim scraps from Guatemala's garment industry, and a unique touch, courtesy of traditional weaving techniques. She and her family are committed to running a socially and environmentally responsible business and employ over 80 artisans in their workshop.

K'amolon K'i K'ojonel of Guatemala presents this hobo-style handbag in a beautiful palette of autumn colors. The interior of the bag has one roomy compartment and a zippered pocket in the 100% cotton lining. An exterior open pocket is adorned with three pom-poms. The fabric is hand-dyed and hand-loomed using traditional techniques. Since its inception in 1987, this artisan cooperative has provided assistance and development to widowed women of Guatemala's armed conflict in the area of Sololá, Guatemala.